Listen to Story Sunil Chhetri's special letter to the media and journalists after playing his final international game in India's FIFA World Cup qualifier against Kuwait on June 6 is winning hearts on social media. India's 0-0 draw against Kuwait on Thursday at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati stadium in Salt Lake, Kolkata marked a not-so-ideal end to Sunil Chhetri's 19-year-long India career. Ahead of the post-match press conference, the 39-year-old went on to express his ultimate gratitude towards the media personell with a lengthy letter, which has since gone viral all over social media.
Chhetri was not able to end his already iconic India career with another one of his trademark match-winning goals. The 39-year-old ended his career as the fourth-highest goalscorer in men's international football with his 94 goals, behind the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Ali Daei. Ending his India career as the side's most-capped, and most successful player, Chhetri was graced with a loud standing ovation from the 58,000 fans at the Salt Lake stadium, who would've wanted a better end to the night and also the journey of their Captain Fantastic, who bowed out with teary eyes in the grandest of fashion.
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